PM Khan arrives in New York for UNGA session

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Khan arrived in New York on Saturday for a week-long official visit to attend the UN General Assembly session of the United Nations.

During his week-long visit, the prime minister will also hold meetings with world leaders and speak to international media publications.

Prime Minister Khan’s main purpose is to address the UN General Assembly session where he will address the world and highlight the atrocities being faced by the people in occupied Kashmir.

Prime Minister Khan was received by Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN, a US envoy and other senior diplomats.
Prime Minister Khan will address the UN General Assembly on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in New York on a weeklong visit to attend the UN General Assembly Session.#PMIKinUS #UNGA pic.twitter.com/S5cVjjodZe

— Govt of Pakistan (@pid_gov) September 21, 2019

Tensions between India and Pakistan soared on August 5 when New Delhi revoked Article 370 of the Indian constitution. The article recognised Kashmir as a special territory.

India revoked the article and moved in a huge amount of troops in the occupied valley. A communications blockade is in place in the occupied territory. People from the occupied valley haven’t spoken to their relatives since 48 days.

Pakistan reacted strongly to the news, downgrading ties with New Delhi and suspending trade with India.